Hip and knee abductor

Details Hip and knee abductor Hip and knee abductor

1993-02-09

1994-11-08

Crow, Stephen R.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 23, 128882, A61F 500

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053623053

ABSTRACT:
The hip and knee abductor device of the present invention includes a pair of C-shaped thigh cuffs that engage the inner thigh of a patient at a location above the knee. A telescoping spacer bar is pivotally connected at opposite ends to each of the cuffs so that the degree of hip abduction is selectively controlled. A strap is provided on each cuff for securing the cuff to the patient's leg. The cuffs can be changed from a static position wherein there is no relative movement between the cuffs to a reciprocating function wherein the cuffs can move forwardly and rearwardly relative to one another, thereby allowing ambulation by the patient.

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Richards Orthopedic Catalog, 1981, pp. 70.1 and 76.
"Richards Pehr Abduction Hip Splint" Advertisement; Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Mar. 1965, vol. 47-A #2, p. 81.

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